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ACE01

11-12-2014, 10:21 AM

After struggling to find time to do any hobby at all following a crazy busy spell at work and home (including getting married!) I've decided a project log is what I need to help me deliver regular hobby advancement! I've an embarrassingly large collection of models still in boxes or in various states of build, with 3 primary armies (TK, LM, VC) and a couple of bits from old armies/donations from friends (O&G, WoC). As such, I plan to set myself a number of challenges to get through them in sizeable chunks and I'm making myself publicly accountable so all harassment for updates and shouting at me for non-delivery is welcome (as well as any positive C&C, of course!). The End Times have truly arrived - for my unbuilt, wasted mini's anyway...

Challenge #1 Build and paint 1000 points worth of models from my existing collection, with no new purchases of models. Deadline: 23/11/14 10am - FAILED :( New Deadline: 30/11/14 11pm

Undead Night Goblins

Complete for Tabletop/Painting/Built & Primed

Undead Night Goblin Warboss (Tomb Prince)
Undead Night Goblin Shaman (Necromancer)
48 Undead Night Goblins (Zombies) - need basing.
20 Undead Night Goblin Archers (TK Archers)
20 Undead Spiders -Riders (Dire Wolves)
3 Trolls (Crypt Ghouls)
Corpse Cart

WFB 'to complete' List

Tomb Kings
Vampire Counts
Lizardmen
Chaos

Nagash
Khalida
3 Tomb King
2 Priest
2 Mounted Priest
Necrotect
9 Skeleton Chariots
29 Skeleton Warriors
20 Skeleton Archers
10 Skeleton Horsemen
30 Tomb Guard
6 Necropolis Knights
3 Sepulchral Stalkers
6 Ushabti w/GW
Warsphinx
Necrosphinx
Screaming Skull Catapult
Tomb Scorpion
Casket of Souls

Mannfred (mounted)
Necromancer
2 Vampire
Tomb Banshee
Cairn Wraith
40 VC Skeletons
30 Crypt Ghouls
10 Dire Wolves
5 Black Knights
5 Hexwraiths
3 Crypt Ghouls
~40 Zombie (NEW 23/11/14)

Lord Kroak
Slann
Saurus Oldblood
2 Skink Chief
Skink Priest
20 Temple Guard
40 Saurus (Spears)
30 Saurus (HW/S)
30 Skink Skirmishers (Archers)
24 Skink Cohort (Jav/Shield)
10 Cold One Cavalry
3 Terradons
Stegadon
Jungle Swarm

Chaos Lord
Chaos Sorcerer
Tzeentch Warriors
Khorne Warriors
5 Marauder Horse
+ Others TBC

ACE01

11-12-2014, 11:13 AM

Update #1 - Quick test models and basic colour blocking. Not sure whether to go all zombie (pics 1&2) or for skeleton/bony gobbo's (pic3). Thoughts anyone?

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/UndeadGoblins01.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/UndeadGoblins02.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/UndeadGoblins03.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/UndeadGoblins04.jpg

Darren Richardson

11-13-2014, 02:52 AM

ACE01

11-13-2014, 04:48 AM

I don't know, I kinda like both versions...

That is one awfull lot of figures sitting around, I've just got around 10 boxes of various figures left unbuilt, not to mention around 300 figures still to paint, so I feel your pain my friend...

:D

Worryingly, that's just the WFB. The 40k is waaaaaay worse. I've actually put it away out of sight to allow me to actually have a fighting chance of getting these WFB challenges complete!

I painted the rest of the units basic brown skin tone in a mix of about 25% skeleton, 75% zombie purely for speed. I decided if I like the bony goblins better I can use them as the front rank and from the back it won't make much difference. They take about 2 mins per model extra to do the bone style, so thought it was worth the trade off.

Pictures to come once I get to my desktop box...

ACE01

11-14-2014, 03:54 AM

Skin base completed, highlights and decay should be done tonight.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/UndeadGoblins05.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/UndeadGoblins06.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/UndeadGoblins07.jpg

Darren Richardson

11-14-2014, 07:22 AM

looking suitably manky those zombo gobbo's, can't wait to see them fully finished.

On a side note where did you get that movement tray from?

ACE01

11-14-2014, 08:25 AM

Hi Darren,

2 old GW textured movement trays stuck together :)

eldargal

11-14-2014, 08:35 AM

Gombies!

ACE01

11-14-2014, 08:44 AM

Gombies!

Or Zoblins? Zobbo's...

eldargal

11-14-2014, 08:50 AM

Gombies!

Rev. Tiberius Jackhammer

11-14-2014, 10:09 AM

I'm impressed by how little physical conversion there is, pulling off so much with just paint. Did you drill the eyes out?

Gombies!Saw this in the sidebar; "Why are people discussing Bermudian traditional dance in the modeling forum? Has someone beat me too that Harlequin conversion?"

ACE01

11-14-2014, 10:49 AM

I'm impressed by how little physical conversion there is, pulling off so much with just paint. Did you drill the eyes out?

Cheers!

The only modelling work of any kind was to cut the noses off for the skeletal ones. The rest is just pure paint, as with 50 to paint and a deadline to hit, these have to be done as quickly as possible. Wouldn't be do-able on larger/unrobed models, but I compared them with a TK skeleton to get the bone structure, and all just seemed to fit.

Should be a much better effect once the highlights and blacking is done!

-A-

ACE01

11-15-2014, 10:30 PM

Basic highlight to bone/flesh areas done, and basecoats for spears & shields complete!

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/UndeadGoblins08.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/UndeadGoblins10.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/UndeadGoblins11.jpg

Darren Richardson

11-16-2014, 03:16 AM

your manky gobbos are really coming along, damn that bone paintjob is amazing....

Cap'nSmurfs

11-16-2014, 07:35 PM

What adorably evil little *******s you have there. Nice job!

Rev. Tiberius Jackhammer

11-16-2014, 08:27 PM

The only modelling work of any kind was to cut the noses off for the skeletal ones.Cool! Good sculpting's impressive, but I find painting that gives the illusion of sculpting even more impressive!

Some of the hoods have noticeable moldlines, although that might just be a consequence of being WIP.

Darren Richardson

11-17-2014, 10:40 AM

Some of the hoods have noticeable moldlines, although that might just be a consequence of being WIP.

Where? I can't see any Moulding lines?

ACE01

11-17-2014, 06:28 PM

Yeah the hoods do show them up quite badly with the dust effect drybrushing. They're there mainly because I inherited them already undercoated and couldn't be arsed to clean them off of 50 gobbo's and re-spray! Once I've got them to game ready (along with their compatriots, deadline is looming), I'll go back in and fix them when I do the binding washes, teeth, eyes and the remaining details (mushrooms, basing).

Current tabletop ready state:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/UndeadGoblins12.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/UndeadGoblins13.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/UndeadGoblins14.jpg

Next up, undead trolls...

ACE01

11-19-2014, 05:35 PM

As promised, WIP on undead trolls (plus spider riders), and my first foray into using an airbrush. Only a Single action with air cans at the moment to see if I can get the feel, will take the plunge if it proves to be a timesaver!

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/Trollsandspiders01.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/Trollsandspiders02.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/Trollsandspiders03.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/Trollsandspiders04.jpg

More to come.

Darren Richardson

11-19-2014, 05:47 PM

I've just noticed are those the Skull Pass Figures? if so, this army is starting to really impress me, because you have done such a great job on making Static Minis look soooooo good.....

ACE01

11-19-2014, 06:00 PM

I've just noticed are those the Skull Pass Figures? if so, this army is starting to really impress me, because you have done such a great job on making Static Minis look soooooo good.....

Yeah the whole lot are skull pass, except for the two trolls with plain bases.

Darren Richardson

11-20-2014, 03:21 AM

well it just goes to show you can make static monopose figures look good if you work at it...

Well done ACE01, looking forward to future updates.

ACE01

11-20-2014, 09:03 PM

looking forward to future updates.

Ask and ye shall receive!

Spiders painted, based and almost done, just need the 'special magic finish', the basis for which you can see as green stuff over the rider peg holes. These one won't have riders as they count as Dire Wolves.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/Trollsandspiders05.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/Trollsandspiders06.jpg

And the trolls, initial washes done and skin drybush applied. These guys will get tonal ( patches of green, blue, red, purple, brown, yellow = bruised/rotting/dead skin pallor) and binding washes (watered down athonian camo + reikland fleshshade) and then their details painted.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/Trollsandspiders07.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/Trollsandspiders08.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/Trollsandspiders09.jpg

Darren Richardson

11-21-2014, 05:56 AM

Love the skin tones on your Undead Trolls, They will look a right treat once finished, The spider's holes may need retouching with the Green Stuff, as some of them look like the green has dropped down and isn't flush with the plastic anymore....

ACE01

11-21-2014, 06:10 AM

^^ Thanks Darren.

The holes don't need to be too flush, as they'll be covered and simply act as a contact point. Picking up necessary supplies from my local store so should be able to finish them up shortly :)

I'm relatively pleased with the Trolls so far, though the dry compound paint I used has left the texture a little more dusty that I'd like in this case (normally great for dried old corpse etc, but not great for regenerating/newly dead flesh). Will look a lot nicer with the glazing/washing done.

ACE01

11-21-2014, 01:33 PM

And lo, the magic is revealed! Hairy back arachnids!

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/spiders01.jpg

...and with added venom

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/spiders02.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/spiders03.jpg

Houghten

11-21-2014, 02:19 PM

Soooooooo cuuuuuuute!

Darren Richardson

11-21-2014, 05:52 PM

Wow, they look great, Hairy Giant Spiders!

ACE01

11-22-2014, 12:04 PM

^^ Thanks both!

And rushing towards my deadline: Zombie Goblin Bowman. Still need washing, weathering and banner painting, but ready for tabletop tomorrow at least.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/UndeadGoblinBows01.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/UndeadGoblinBows02.jpg

ACE01

11-22-2014, 01:05 PM

Corpse Cart built ;)

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/Gobbocorpsecart01.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/Gobbocorpsecart02.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45877615/BOLS/plog/resized/Gobbocorpsecart03.jpg

ACE01

11-24-2014, 05:50 AM

Challenge FAILED

New deadline 30/11/14.

Corpse Cart now basecoated, and I have an idea for my 'Casket of Souls'...

Darren Richardson

11-25-2014, 07:45 AM

never mind ACE01, self set challanges are often doomed to fail any way, so let's hear about these ideas for your casket model then... after all your zombo's need a nice big centre piece model to die again for on the battle field :D

ACE01

11-25-2014, 08:32 AM

Thanks Darren. Perhaps they are, but I did get way more painting done in a week than I have this year, so that really did help. It's great to have commenters to keep the pressure on, as it means I'm publicly accountable for failing!

Right then, the Casket. Even though I have one already...

Take 1 80x80mm base section left over from the making of my movement trays.
Add 1 'Tipi' Idol from Skull Pass to represent the Casket.
Add 2 fanatics as the killing blow Tomb Guard.

The idol would be 'possessed' and would therefore fight as the casket keeper...

If anyone has the tied up BFSP Dwarf spare/for trade/sale then I'll use him as an offering on the base...

Darren Richardson

11-25-2014, 08:36 AM

Thanks Darren. Perhaps they are, but I did get way more painting done in a week than I have this year, so that really did help. It's great to have commenters to keep the pressure on, as it means I'm publicly accountable for failing!

My pleasure to help keep you motivated :D

If anyone has the tied up BFSP Dwarf spare/for trade/sale then I'll use him as an offering on the base...

You know he seems to be a very hard to find bugger, every set I try and get off of eBay always has him missing....

ACE01

11-25-2014, 10:36 AM

Not really important, sure I'll come up with something!

As an aside, the list's first run out met with a resounding tabling of the opposition (8 Ironguts, 5 Ogres, Slaughtermaster and 3 Leadbelchers). Enjoyable game, more so with most of the horde painted!

I am now, however, getting dangerously excited about an elf army...

The_Gonk

11-28-2014, 02:24 PM